03-07-2019, 10:29 AM | #1 |
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body shimming
I am in the process of aligning the door and hood on my 1931 tudor. I have read the posts on shimming cowl etc. What is not mentioned is do you shim with all the body bolts tight(except the cowl) or loosen all bolts on one side or loosen all body bolts? also how does it done as to using a jack to raise the cowl or other body part? any help will be appreciated
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03-07-2019, 11:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: body shimming
I loosen all of the body bolts . I don't use a jack to raise the cowl or body . I usually use a large long flat head screw driver , under the sub rail as a pry bar and shim wherever necessary to fit the doors . In some cases , Springing the hinges or twisting the doors is needed .
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03-08-2019, 12:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: body shimming
This can be a fun project.
Just think about what needs to happen and where shims need to go. Sometimes this is a bit tedious but the end result of having the doors line up properly is well worth it. Just my opinion, Chris W. |
03-08-2019, 07:14 AM | #4 |
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Re: body shimming
Beer and cigarettes and stay away from those you love during the process.
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03-08-2019, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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03-09-2019, 05:36 PM | #7 |
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03-10-2019, 03:31 PM | #8 |
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All the above and extra plus for the Marco T. recommendation.
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